Communications Division
The Communications Division works with divisions throughout UDOT to provide media relations; help build relationships with the public, businesses and government partners; advise during crisis situations and convey department information to all employees.
- Communications Division Org Chart (61KB PDF File)
Contact Information
801-965-4000
contactudot@utah.gov
4501 South 2700 West
P.O. Box 141200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1200
Communications Division Contacts
Elizabeth McMillan
Director of Strategic Communications
801-965-4030
emcmillan@utah.gov
Aimee Colton
Social Media Manager
aimeecolton@utah.gov
John Gleason
Public Relations Director
801-560-7740
jgleason@utah.gov
Jessica Gonzales
Executive Communications Coordinator
801-718-6503
jessgonzales@utah.gov
Hailey Knowlton
Graphic Designer
801-535-6630
hknowlton@utah.gov
Katie Lindley
Internal Communications Specialist
801-430-2434
klindley@utah.gov
Becky Parker
Traveler Information Director
801-244-7939
rebeccaparker@utah.gov
Grant Potter
Communications Content Manager
385-261-3404
grantpotter@utah.gov
Vacant
Traveler Information Communications Manager
Joe Walker
Internal Communications Manager
385-223-5233
josephwalker@utah.gov
Media Contact Information
The following UDOT personnel work closely with the media to keep the public informed of transportation issues throughout Utah. Members of the media may contact the appropriate person directly or call the 24-hour Media Hot Line for assistance.
UDOT 24-hour Media Hotline: 801-746-9932
Primary Spokesperson:
John Gleason
801-560-7740
jgleason@utah.gov
Region 1 (Northern Utah including Davis and Weber Counties)
Mitchell Shaw
801-710-0131
mitchellshaw@utah.gov
Region 2 (Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit Counties)
Kylar Sharp
801-419-8236
ksharp@utah.gov
Region 3 (Utah, Wasatch, Juab and Daggett Counties and the Uintah Basin)
Wyatt Woolley
801-372-4798
wwoolley@utah.gov
Region 4 (Southern and Central Utah)
Kevin Kitchen
435-979-4551
kevin@utah.gov
Region, Group and Division Communication Contacts
The following UDOT personnel work closely with the central communications division but specialize in regional and division communication.
Region 1 (Northern Utah including Davis and Weber Counties)
Mitchell Shaw
801-710-0131
mitchellshaw@utah.gov
Region 2 (Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit Counties)
Kylar Sharp
801-419-8236
ksharp@utah.gov
Bailey Butler
801-979-7379
baileybutler@utah.gov
Region 3 (Utah, Wasatch, Juab and Daggett Counties and the Uintah Basin)
Wyatt Woolley
801-372-4798
wwoolley@utah.gov
Region 4 (Southern and Central Utah)
Kevin Kitchen
435-979-4551
kevin@utah.gov
Michelle Crofts
435-201-4388
mcrofts@utah.gov
Planning and Investments
Eileen Barron
801-244-7412
ebarron@utah.gov
Traffic and Safety Division
Kristen Hoschouer
801-554-5049
khoschouer@utah.gov
Laurie Huntsman
435-896-7667
lhuntsman@utah.gov
Traffic Management Division
Mark Garrison
614-477-4243
mgarrison@utah.gov
News from Communications
UDOT announces end-of-year construction totals and milestones
Crews have built new highways, trails and interchanges The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) completed 138 projects statewide during 2024, with a total value of approximately $1 billion. In 2024, UDOT undertook major improvements to Utah’s transportation network, including bridge repairs, new highways and interchanges, enhanced safety features, and expanded multi-use trails that connect existing […]
UDOT and DPS release preliminary 2024 statewide traffic fatality numbers
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) today released preliminary traffic fatality data for the 2024 calendar year. Preliminary reports show there were 281 lives lost on Utah roads from Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2024. There were 279 fatalities on Utah roads in 2023. “By reviewing these numbers […]
South Jordan man in wheelchair is first to use UDOT’s new pedestrian bridge
New bridge over Bangerter Highway near 9800 South now open to the public Jacob Chesley received an unexpected early Christmas gift when the new pedestrian bridge over Bangerter Highway in South Jordan opened Saturday, which is a common path he and his uncle, Kurt, use when they go for walks. The 38-year-old, who lives with […]